Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison

Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 vs Nikon Coolpix B500.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 and Nikon Coolpix B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a 18.1 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.

  Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Nikon Coolpix B500
  Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Front Nikon Coolpix B500 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Panasonic Nikon
Megapixels 18.1 16.1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None None
Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3) 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 80 - Max 3200 Min 125 - Max 6400
Full ISO Settings Auto, iISO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (extended); adjustable in 1/3 EV steps Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, iISO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (extended); adjustable in 1/3 EV steps Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Shutter Speed Range 1/16000 - 60 sec 1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 7
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots 921,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen Yes No
Articulating Screen No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen No No
Selfie Screen No No
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking Yes No
Viewfinder EVF / LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type EVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (1166k dots equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%
Focus Peaking Yes No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
Video File Format AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack No No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed
Internal connections Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB2.0 Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth No Yes
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 240 shots
Battery Types 7.2v, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Weight 21.7 oz (616 g) includes batteries 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries
Size 5.1 x 3.7 x 4.7 in. (130 x 94 x 119 mm) 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $297.99
Buy starting from $256.95
Release Date 2017-03-15 2016-04-15